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14 March 2016

SkiStar, located in the Åre municipality in northern Sweden, is giving skiers an interactive experience on the slopes with its new high-quality, multi-zone entertainment system. The Technomad loudspeakers, projected by systems integration company Watt & Volt Sverige AB, communicate the history of SkiStar and deliver atmospheric audio in eight locations. Watt & Volt worked alongside project leader Ljusarkitektur AB, which is responsible for the new lighting structure that accompanies the audio system.

The complete, synchronized system delivers a captivating lighting and sound experience to skiers, with audio originated through zoned DMX-controlled MP3 players.

"This is a completely new concept f

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"At ArcLight we offer a wide variety of programming, ranging from the newest Hollywood blockbusters to art house films and cult favorites," says Joe Miraglia, ArcLight's director of design, construction, and facilities. "To introduce our 'Wide Screen' concept, we selected Meyer Sound to power our Dolby Atmos auditorium to ensure that our guests will experience precise and realistic sound, exactly as the filmmakers intended."

The Dolby Atmos format

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"Flex Array has become a firm favourite for us here in Kenya as it allows our engineers and guest engineers to concentrate on getting bands to sound right, and not have to spend time setting up the front of house. It delivers no compromises on punch and clarity - especially vocals - and everyone who attends functions when we are in the chair comments on how powerful and clear the sound is," comments Ed Williams of EdTheMix, Turbosound distributor and local hire supplier for the region. "We deployed four TFA-600H three-way mid/highs a side; over three TSW-218 dual 18" subwoofers. The trusty TQ-445s provided apron-fill,

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Genelec integrated amplifiers will now have electronic activity detection circuitry built in. This Intelligent Signal-Sensing (ISS) monitors the input connectors and detects if the monitor or loudspeaker is in use. If voltage swings are large enough to be considered that of above standard audio outputs, the product will continue to function. However, if the ISS circuit is not finding any audio on the input for a period of time, ISS automatically puts the loudspea

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14 March 2016

MacPherson is a dedicated sales professional, audio product specialist and audio engineering expert with extensive experience in current technology and techniques for audio recording and live sound, as well as commercial and post production. In his new role, Macpherson will be responsible for overseeing all DPA sales and customer service activities.

"We are very excited to welcome Bruce to the DPA family," says Eric Mayer, president of DPA Microphones' US operations. "His extensive background in sales for some of the industry's top companies will make a perfect addition to our sales force. Additionally, his engineering experience in music and broadcast recording and in live settings means that he knows exactly what our customers need. We're certain that

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The Milan series has been completely re-engineered from the ground up for 2013 to combine improved performance with ultimate convenience for musicians, DJs and AV applications in a range of stylish portable powered loudspeakers with an unmistakable sound signature enhanced by the industry's most sophisticated DSP.

Encompassing a total of five stylish loudspeakers including the brand new 12" two-way M12 and compact 15" bandpass M15B subwoofer, the Milan series benefits from significantly uprated and highly efficient Class-D amplifiers providing massive headroom to deliver incredible dynamic range with clarity and definition. Full-range models feature 1,000 watts of bi-amplified power coupled with Klark Teknik digital signal processing, while the two subwoo

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The units are EN54:24 approved for both indoor and outdoor use (EN54:24 - Type B) and can be driven by the AXYS IndustryAmp range of DSP controlled 70V/100V multichannel amplifiers.

Max Lindsay-Johnson, international sales and marketing manager of Duran Audio stated, "The ADC Intellivox is a truly remarkable product that offers users some incredible advantages. Having this certification allows it to be utilised across a vast range of applications whilst offering full PA/VA compliance."

The AXYS ABF260 quickly became an industry

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The AT5040 heralded the launch of Audio-Technica's 50 Series in 2012 and has attracted significant interest from press and public alike since its arrival. Every AT5040 is hand-built and inspected for 100% quality control and is housed in an elegant case of aluminium and brass with grey chrome plating for durability and low reflectivity. Discreet components have been selected for optimised capsule performance, with every aspect of the microphone carefully considered to minimise any effects on the audio signal.

Also in evidence at ISE2013 will be Audio-Technica's ATCS-60 infra-red conference system. The super-secur

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GLD Remote connects to the GLD-80 mixer on a wireless network and gives the user instant access to any of the mixers channel faders and mutes, DCA faders and mutes, image controls, aux sends and assignments as well as channel input and output processing, mic-pre control and full metering. Whereas most other apps on the market offer limited control over the channel processing, GLD Remote gives control of high pass filters, gates, parametric and graphic EQ, compressors and input/output delays.

Other features for system setup include a real time analyser (RTA) to ring out monitors and EQ the PA, the facility to name and colour channel strips, custom laye

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14 March 2016

Audinate's patented Dante solution is a combination of software, hardware, and standard TCP/IP protocols designed to transport many channels of high-resolution, uncompressed, low-latency digital media over relatively long distances and to multiple locations, using a standard 100 Mbps or 1 Gb Ethernet network. It is becoming the solution of choice for a variety of professional applications because it delivers tightly synchronized, sample-accurate playback while simplifying installation and configuration of AV networks.

"Networking and integrated systems are essential to the solutions we're developing and currently delivering to our customers," observes PreSonus CEO Jim Mack.

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"With a DL Series mixer and DLM loudspeakers, you have an extremely powerful and portable PA system with a level of innovation unparalleled at the price point," commented John Boudreau, Mackie SVP. "We've invested heavily into technology and it shows. Both products are great on their own, but the combination is truly greater than the sum of its parts. If you are ready for a system refresh, now is the time."

With a range of DLM loudspeakers and a choice of input configurations for the DL mixer, a DL/DLM system can easily work for a wide variety of applications.

Mackie's DL Series digital live sound mixers include the popular DL1608 16-channel mixer an

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The Apex Hera Mk II is certified to meet the IEC 61672 class 2 Sound Level meter standard. Hera Mk II is the ideal choice when SPL logging is required and conforms to VLAREM, the new Flemish regulations on sound level.

Hera Mk II's features include: a more robust measurement microphone; easy on-site calibration, only requiring a sound calibrator; new logic output traffic-light mode, enabling DJs or sound engineers to better react to, and maintain, sound levels within a predefined permissible range; equivalent continuous sound level (Leq) and peak sound level logging; system tamper detection and logging.

The new Hera Mk II remains fully compatib

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Comprising two 2-way stand or pole mountable cabinets, in either 12 inch or 15 inch LF driver models, the Starlight sound and light stage system combines 250 watt self powered FOH reinforcement and a 50 watt powered side mounted monitor driver within each cabinet. Each cabinet features a rear panel mounted

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The days will follow an interactive format and will provide attendees with an overview of the digital switchover to Channel 38, due to come into force at the end of January, and future spectrum related plans, an overview of wireless systems and how to set them up, as well as basic radio frequency (RF) training, which will cover frequency choices, basics of intermod, programming, wireless systems management and multichannel setups.

"LMC's training days offer an easy to understand format for anyone using wireless systems," says Gerry Forde, director - Professional Division, Sennheiser UK. "The Channel 38 switchover over is a particularly hot topic and one that is sti

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Under the terms of the new arrangement, Røde will be including patented Lyre technology with selected microphones, beginning with the popular VideoMic range, designed for use with camcorders and video-capable DSLRs. All future Røde microphones that include Rycote's technology will be prominently branded 'Rycote Onboard' on their packaging and other marketing materials.

The Lyre is a non-elasticated suspension web composed of a hard-wearing thermoplastic, Hytrel, and is markedly more effective at acoustically decoupling microphones from unwanted vibrations, handling and cable-borne noise than elasticated suspensions. Since 2008 the world-patented Lyre design has featured in many succes

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"As a UK manufacturer, we were delighted to have our consoles on the events, a total of 13 consoles, including eight SD7s, plus 12 SD racks and 13 Purple Boxes, for what was probably the biggest event this country has ever seen," says DiGiCo's managing director, James Gordon. "But it's the work of the designers and engineers who used them that truly deserves recognition.

"The UB MADI competition was our way of doing this, saying thank you to them and adding a little light relief during such an intense period of pressure. The winners picked were pulled o

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MATRIX88 is billed as an audio system that not only provides zoning, grouping and overall paging, but also lets you to remotely control the music programme on each individual zone.

MATRIX88 features eight music source inputs and eight audio zone outputs, together with two inputs to connect BM8X8 paging consoles and one input for each audio zone with

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Following on-site demos by TiMax distributor Duncan Crundwell of 1602Group LLC, TiMax2 Soundhub was specified as the overall system processor to provide routing, EQ and zone management plus the ground-breaking audio localization capabilities of its automated dynamic delay-matrix.

Propersi explains, "We wanted the TiMax Soundhub to matrix the main house sound system and manage speaker alignment and sound imaging within the performance space - so for all the system timings as well as room tuning. The EQ secti

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The LML-1 (Loudspeaker Measuring Load) allows the real-time monitoring of loudspeaker lines in Hi-Z sound reinforcement systems. With the LML-1 module, it is now possible, even in large installations - such as those in stadiums or shopping centres - for smaller 100-volt loudspeakers, in entrance areas, lobbies or

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14 March 2016

EN 54 is the European Standard for voice alarm and fire alarm system applications, and this announcement will see specific versions of Tannoy's CVS and DVS Series models being made available which are fully tested for compliance with EN 54 standards, for specification in the increasing number of projects that require this.

The new EN 54 versions of the in-ceiling CVS 4 Micro, CVS 4, CVS 6, and the wall mounted DVS 4t and the DVS 6t take advantage of the latest technologies available to comply with the latest legislation, as well as maintaining the hallmark of build quality and sonic performance that customers have come to expect from Tannoy loudspeaker systems.

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The BN410T is a high performance, lightweight 1,000-Watt cabinet with four 10" Turbosound LF drivers and a 1" HF horn driver. The BN115T is a 600-Watt cabinet that features a single 15" Turbosound LF driver and 1" horn driver. Professional-grade twist-lock and ¼" TS connectors ensure a tight, dependable transfer of power to the enclosure from the amp. Both models are ideal mates for BUGERA bass amplifiers including the 3,800-Watt BTX36000 true bi-amping stereo bass head, as well as the BVP5500 and BVV3000 tube amps.

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The new STAGEPAS models deliver a significant increase in power output with substantial improvements in sound quality and reliability, says the company. Complementing the boost in performance, the addition of iPod/iPhone connectivity, SPX digital reverbs, an onboard feedback suppressor and more versatile EQ has improved functionality and ease of use, allowing STAGEPAS to meet the demands of a much wider range of applications and users.

The STAGEPAS 400i and STAGEPAS 600i feature two sleek, lightweight speakers and a detachable powered mixer, along with a pair of speaker cables and power cord for a complete portable sound solution that can be set up quickly and easily in a variety of configurations and

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"IAV were looking for a powerful and portable yet feasible solution for a new events venue and considered the Pro1," commented Chicco Hiranandani, business development manager at NMK.

He adds, "With the ability to remotely control the console with an iPad, the venue operator has the most flexible solution at their disposal."

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A concept of Morgan Lavery, owner of Future Visual, the idea of the Borgore Cream Machine is to make Borgore look like he is driving inside an ice cream truck, equipped with real 30-inch rims that move and spun around on motors. Forty-seven MVP 18 panels cover the main façade of the truck and 18 make up the rear screen behind the DJ booth, while two are modified for the front of the machine. "We built the truck specifically for the MVP™ 18 frame, since it can work with just about anything," said Collyns Stenzel, owner of Advanced Concert Pro